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Eichel approaches 700 games as Golden Knights host Penguins

Jack Eichel is one appearance from 700 NHL games as Vegas plans to keep its winning group against Pittsburgh.

File photo: Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel follows through on a pass against the Calgary Flames at T-Mobile Arena.
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What's newVegas is expected to keep the same 18 skaters, while Pittsburgh skipped its morning skate after playing Friday.

Jack Eichel is set to play his 700th NHL regular-season game when the Vegas Golden Knights host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Oct. 17. The game starts at 7 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas is expected to keep the 18 skaters from Thursday’s win over Calgary, according to NHL.com’s projected lineups. The Golden Knights held an optional skate Saturday morning; Pittsburgh stayed off the ice following Friday’s game in Colorado.

Eichel has five goals and 11 assists through nine games this season. Vegas enters at 7-2-0 after defeating Calgary 6-2 on Thursday, when Mark Stone scored three goals.

The Penguins finish a back-to-back after losing 5-2 in Colorado on Friday. Vegas coach Ryan Craig has emphasised checking and support away from the puck as the Golden Knights prepare for their first meeting with Pittsburgh this season.

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